Digital Solutions for Construction: Project Management and Field Operations
The construction industry — historically one of the least digitized sectors — is experiencing a technology renaissance driven by low-code platforms. In 2026, 42% of construction firms are using low-code platforms to build custom project management and field operations applications, according to a June 2026 Associated General Contractors technology survey. Low-code enables construction firms to digitize the unique processes that make each project, trade, and company different — something that rigid construction-specific software rarely accommodates.
Key Construction Applications
- Project management: Custom project tracking dashboards, RFI (Request for Information) management, submittal workflows, punch list management, and daily reporting applications that fit each firm's specific project management methodology
- Field operations: Mobile inspection checklists, safety incident reporting, equipment utilization tracking, material delivery verification, and time tracking for field crews
- Safety and compliance: Job hazard analysis workflows, safety audit applications, OSHA recordkeeping, and safety training tracking with automated expiration notifications
- Subcontractor management: Prequalification workflows, bid management, contract administration, and performance scorecards
- Asset and equipment management: Equipment maintenance scheduling, utilization tracking, rental management, and tool inventory
Why Informat Powers Construction Digitalization
Informat provides: mobile-first applications for field use, offline capability for remote job sites, photo and document capture, real-time dashboards for project visibility, and integration with accounting and ERP systems.
Conclusion
Construction has been a digital laggard — but low-code platforms are changing that by making it practical for construction firms to build tailored digital tools for their unique project and field operations. The firms that embrace this opportunity will deliver projects more efficiently, safely, and profitably than those still managing with paper, spreadsheets, and email.